SURPRISE GUESTS AT CHARLIE DANIELS’
SCHOLARSHIP FOR HEROES CONCERT
AT LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY
IOSTUDIO EVENT FEATURED CHARLIE DANIELS,
RETURNING PERFORMERS CHRIS YOUNG AND THE GRASCALS,
AS WELL AS KENI THOMAS AND BLEACH
TO SUPPORT LIPSCOMB’S YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM
President of Gold Star Mothers, Inc., an organization of mothers who
have lost sons or daughters while in service of their country.
“The motto for the USO is ‘until they all come home.’ Last night’s
event at Lipscomb addressed the fact that many did not come home,”
explained Greenwood. “I’m proud to have been a part of this event and
congratulate my friend Charlie Daniels for being a leader in our
Nashville community.”
Daniels, a staunch supporter of the military, was pleased with the
event and the support by the community. Corporate sponsors and donors
included iostudio, Humana, Waltrip Brothers’ Charity Championship,
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Twice Daily, Bridgestone, Chase,
Operation Homefront, Clear Channel, Dollywood, Shofner Vision Center,
Trauger & Tuke, Glover Group Entertainment, SunTrust and DSI.
“We have so many heroes whose needs fly below our radar,” said
Daniels. “This shouldn’t be happening and this event is helping to make
sure it doesn’t.”
For more information on Lipscomb University’s Yellow Ribbon Enhancement Program, call 615-966-5176 or visit lipscomb.edu/campuslife/veterans.
ABOUT THE FEDERAL YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM:
In 2009, the Post-9/11 GI Bill was established as an education
benefit program for individuals who served on active duty after Sept.
11, 2001. It is administered by the United States Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA). Based on a veteran’s length of service, he or she may be
eligible to receive the cost of tuition and fees, not to exceed the most
expensive in-state institution of higher education.
ABOUT LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY’S YELLOW RIBBON ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM:
For veterans who qualify for 100 percent of the Post-9/11 GI Bill
benefits, Lipscomb University has committed to allocate the necessary
funds to allow them to earn a tuition-free undergraduate degree through
the Yellow Ribbon Enhancement Program. The university also offers
qualifying student veterans a variety of graduate degrees tuition-free
or at a greatly reduced tuition rate. Lipscomb University officials
believe strongly in helping open doors for student veterans through the
Yellow Ribbon Program. Since its inception in fall 2009, Lipscomb’s
Yellow Ribbon Program has grown from 20 original participants to more
than 150 veterans enrolled this spring. Students have performed well
academically with 71 percent of currently enrolled student veterans
maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA, with 13 percent of those maintaining a
perfect 4.0 GPA. “Our veterans know that freedom isn’t free, but we
think their education should be. At Lipscomb we have a very unique
opportunity to help open doors for our veterans through higher
education,” said Jim Humphrey, Assistant Dean of Campus Life and
Director of Veterans Services at Lipscomb.